8.10.2016

GDW EVENT ALERT AUGUST IS ON FIRE

By Gloria Dulan-Wils

Hello All:

Well, unless you live on another planet, or under a rock, you know that this is the middle of Harlem Week in New York City. Of course, most New Yorkers know that Harlem Week is a month-long celebration of things Harlem - running from the end of July to the beginning of September. It's then followed by The West Indian Day Parade, and the beginning of the end of Summer.

Harlem Week, of course, in and of itself, is chocked full of enough activities, that you almost don't have to post anything else. It's about business, culture, health, love, education, spirituality and a whole lot of fun. We have enough to go for the next 30 days non-stop. Enough that you could just do Harlem Week and have more than filled your quota of activities. But we know that New York always has something going on everywhere at the same time, I though I might fill you in on what else is happening and bring you up to speed on some other events of interest taking place over the next few days.

Please note: If you have activities or event you want to be included on GDW EVENT ALERT please mail them to be on Tuesdays by or before midnight - toeclecticallyblacknews@gmail.com

NEW YORK CITY

HARLEM WEEK - HARLEM USA

JULY 31 - AUGUST 27

http://harlemweek.com/calendar-of-events/

https://harlemlocal.com/harlem-week/

These are just some of the events that are upcoming over the next two weeks - mark your calendars, get out your walking and dancing shoes, sharpen your appetite, have your cameras ready - so much to see and do!!!

Saturday, August 6

Youth Education & Career Conference 2.0This conference is open to young people age 13-24. The conference will feature sessions on careers in technology (“21st Century Jobs”), technology based exhibits and demonstrations in the workplace and special hackathon activities focused on: a.) Health; b.) music and arts; c.) community relations.

Tuesday, August 16

NY City Senior Citizens Day
Members of the Senior Citizens community can enjoy a farmers market, senior expo as well as the Elder’s Jubilee Awards Luncheon.Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pmExpo: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

19 August marks the 8th anniversary of the World Humanitarian Day. The United Nations and its partners will kick-off the #ShareHumanity campaign with a special event bringing humanitarian workers, celebrities and media together to give voice to humanitarian issues. The event will be held on 19 August 2016, from 6:30 to 9 PM in the General Assembly and feature performances by Mohammed Assaf, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Alisan Porter, as well as speeches by Natalie Dormer and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Yasmine Al Masri, Hala Kamil, a Syrian refugee whose family was featured in Marcel Mettelseifen’s documentary Children of Syria, will address the audience and close the ceremony with her message for humanity.Click here by 12:00 noon on Friday, 12 August 2016, for a chance to win tickets:http://bit.ly/whdstaffLTicket winners will be notified by e-mail by Monday, 15 August 2016.*Please note that seating at the event will be on a first come, first serve basis.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2016

The National Park Foundation is hosting a 100th birthday blowout for the National Park Service on Monday, August 22nd.

Through a first of its kind partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park and One World Trade Center, New Yorkers will be able to affect the color of the spire on One World Trade Center together for the first time ever, using interactive movements on a giant digital circuit board hosted by Centennial Ambassador, Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

There will also be family-friendly events throughout the day and a celebrity DJ set by Questlove at night. See below for a full schedule of events that are all free and open to the public:

This
high-energy production features children from ages five to nineteen
inside and outside of Philadelphia who are excited to be a part of a
community and economically based summer program. This six week
program provided lessons on: African culture, African- American
history, theater arts, visual arts and hip/hop dance skills all
needed to help develop confidence, communication and public speaking
abilities for children who essentially lack resources in their
communities.

‘Wiz
N’ Da Hood’is a modern day re-telling of the classic
story that addresses bullying and codependency, but the script
details a lighter theme of children’s addiction to unhealthy
substances of candy and junk food.

Lisa
Hopkins incorporated hot music tracks featuring, R&B, Old School
House, Rap, and Gospel hip/hop that will surely make you wanna’
dance with the characters: Dorthea, Snoop-Doggone, Mechanicman,
Candyman and of course, Totally, Dorthea’s doggie as they find
their way to the miracle worker, himself, Da’ Wiz.

Camp
Kamp-Sahlor newly contracted the multi-talented Jortae Charles, a
Moore College of Art sophomore and intern on this project. Jortae is
the expert on hip/hop choreography with mind blowing acrobatics along
with offering her artistic skills of designing the stage set. Her
musical theater experience was developed from the New Freedom Theatre
that lead to directing a children’s ensemble singing that sing in
this production.

Emotions run wild in the mind of a little girl who is uprooted from her peaceful life in the Midwest and forced to move to San Francisco as she adjusts to a new city, home, and school. Runing time: 1h 41m.

Inside Out is the finale to our summertime Moonlight Movies series. Thanks for a great season!

The African Cultural Alliance of North America Inc. (ACANA) is proud to host the African Festival, an outdoor concert experience that brings artists, groups, and dance troupes from around the African continent to perform. The Festival provides a wide range of African entertainment, from traditional dance performances to modern Afropop and Reggae musical performances. This free event also brings delicious African food vendors, as well as traditional and modern clothing, arts, and crafts vendors.

Festival of India

Saturday, August 20, 2016

1-7 p.m.

The annual Festival of India hosted by the Council of Indian Organizations (CIO) of Greater Philadelphia celebrates India’s Independence Day while highlighting the vibrant Indian American community. Now in its 21st year, the free festival is a colorful panorama of art, music, dance, and cuisine.

Caribbean Festival

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Noon-8 p.m.

Celebrate the culture, music and food from 14 Caribbean islands during the 28th annual Caribbean Festival at Penn’s Landing. Benefiting college students of Carribean descent, this year’s festival will feature a Caribbean workshop, a children’s corner, a marketplace and music from across the islands.

Mexican Independence Day Festival

Sunday, September 18, 2016

2-8 p.m.

Celebrate Mexican Independence with music, food, dancing, and more. Browse traditional arts and crafts, dance with Mexican rock bands and enjoy face painting and giveaways during the popular event at Penn’s Landing.

Brazilian Day Festival

Sunday, September 20, 2015

12-6 p.m.

Brazilian Day Philadelphia will celebrate Brazilian Independence Day and share the wonderful culture and traditions of Brazil. Vendors will offer an abundant variety of authentic traditional foods and merchandise, and performers will light up the stage with the contagious rhythms and dances of Brazil. The festival will feature a unique blend of Brazilian Culture and will showcase Samba, Forro, Pagode, Capoeira, Samba-Reggae and more.

Standing at the Scratch Line - dir. Julie Dash - Traveling between Mother Emmanuel A.M.E. in Charleston, SC to Mother Bethel A.M.E. in Philadelphia, Dash creates a cinematic tone poem about returning to sacred spaces of departure and arrival. (A VARIETY OF MOVIES WILL BE SHOWN AT THIS EVENT)

Philadelphia: The second staging of the Philadelphia Jerk Festival will be Philadelphia’s premiere and ONLY Jerk Festival and will be held on August 28th, 2016. This festival is a hugely anticipated multicultural celebration hoping to attract thousands of patrons who want to experience the rich and diverse Caribbean and Jerk cultures and traditions thriving in Philadelphia and adjoining areas.